Use traditional stone splitting techniques

Drill holes in a large stone and insert the plugs and feathers. Strike the plugs several times until a crack appears.

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skill/competence

cross-sector

Use traditional stone splitting techniques is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Stone planer: Stone planers operate and maintain planing machines that are used for stone blocks and slabs finishing. They manipulate the stone and ensure that the required parameters are according to specifications.

Use traditional stone splitting techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Stone splitter: Stone splitters operate and maintain machines that split stone. They manipulate stone into different forms such as blocks, cobbles, tiles and concrete products. 
Stonemason: Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, artisanal carving for ornamental stone is still done manually.

References

1. Use traditional stone splitting techniques – ESCO